Manresa is a 3-Michelin starred Restaurant located in Los Gatos owned and operated by Chef David Kinch, currently open Wednesday through Sunday offering a fixed price Chef’s Tasting Menu. 

We are currently seeking dedicated line cooks looking to develop their career and grow within the industry to join our Team as Chef de Partie. If you're looking to further develop your career and skills, and work alongside world class chefs at an elevated level, this is a great environment and even better opportunity. 

What we offer:

• Competitive Income
• Supportive team working environment
• Paid Family Meals
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Meal Discounts at our sister properties which include Manresa Bread, The Bywater, and Mentone. 
• 50 hours minimum per week, standard shifts will afford you ~4 hours of OT
• Biweekly Pay (every two weeks)
• Employee Referral Program $$
• Comprehensive Training at a Michelin level 
• Specialized Wine Courses 
• Career advancement opportunities
• Pooled House tipping structure 

What we are looking for:

• Career driven 
• Dedicated
• Dependable
• Someone looking to grow and learn with us
• Full Time Employee

We are looking to hire the right candidate immediately, with a 5 day paid stage as a trial period. This role is full time, shifts are Wednesday through Sunday beginning at 1:30pm and going until close, around 12:30am or 1am depending on the night. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside talented teammates and work under a world renowned Chef pushing the boundaries of food. 

Responsibilities:

• Prepare menus in collaboration with colleagues
• Ensure adequacy of supplies at the cooking stations
• Prepare ingredients that should be frequently available (vegetables, spices etc.)
• Follow the guidance of the executive or sous chef and have input in new ways of presentation or dishes
• Put effort in optimizing the cooking process with attention to speed and quality
• Enforce strict health and hygiene standards
• Help to maintain a climate of smooth and friendly cooperation

 Requirements:

• Proven experience in a Chef de Partie role in a fine dining environment. Ideally, 1 to 3 years.
• Excellent use of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and processes
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure
• Knowledge of best cooking practices
• Culinary school diploma preferred but not required.

To Apply:

• Confirm that you are looking for long term employment with us at a full-time capacity, no part time positions. 
• Send us an email with your resume and cover letter attached. We will not move forward with interviews without a resume attached to [email protected] 
• Please list your availability (various times) to interview. 

You can check out our website at www.manresarestaurant.com to see who we are an what were about. And our instagram page here: https://www.instagram.com/manresarestaurant

This is not intended to be a job description.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.